Clade I mpox viruses can spread through sexual contact and other forms of close contact and, in Africa, clade I infections have included a broader range of people including children.
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temporal
Transmission routes and affected demographics associated with clade I mpox
Both clade I and clade II mpox can spread through intimate physical contact, including direct skin-to-skin contact with an mpox rash, scabs, or body fluids; sharing a living space or personal items with an infected person; and transmission from a pregnant woman to a fetus or baby.
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public_health
Modes of transmission for the main recognized mpox clades.